grants

Hey, all! It’s been a busy few weeks, so here’s a few quick stories that you might have missed… Even when reviews are blinded, women get less grant money because of communication style differences. “Women’s use of topic-specific words lowers their chance of getting a high score from reviewers compared to men.” So, be more vague? Blech. Via our own…

On your mark! Get set! GO READ ALL THE SKEPCHICK NETWORK AWESOME! Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 48: Physicists Make Weird Things for Science Mindy draws a weird picture in the name of physics, and also talks tries to explain moment of inertia. Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be Eddy muses on the concept of hell. Speak You…

I’m happy to announce the final grant recipients for Women in Secularism 2. Thanks to everyone who donated and to everyone who applied. I couldn’t send all the wonderful people who sent in apps but I’m gosh-darn happy that I raised enough money to send NINE men to the event this year. I knew it was going to be a…

You guys! I’m am proud to announce that I have raised enough money to send another group of women to TAM this year. This brings the total number of grants awarded so far up to EIGHTEEN! This also means I have officially beat last years record. WOOOOOT! Want to know how to get more women involved in science and skepticism?…

Remember last year when I “put my money where my mouth is” and used my mad-Surly-art-skillz™ to help raise money to send women to TAM? I made a bunch of limited edition TAM9 necklaces and I promised I would use the profits to pay for at least one woman’s membership to last year’s event. With an amazing outpouring of support and…

Heads up: Toshiba America Foundation gives grants to teachers! Elementary school teachers (K-6) are eligible for up to $1,000 to support their ideas for project-based learning in science and mathematics. Funded projects in grades 7-12 provide students with the opportunity to practice science in new ways that promise to increase their engagement with the subject matter and improve their learning.…